These homemade Cranberry Orange Shortbread Cookies have a perfect combination of winter flavors. For me, winter flavors are cranberries, oranges, a hint of almond, and of course, a high-quality real butter. The last one is the key ingredient that plays a crucial role in all shortbread cookies. So, please don’t substitute butter for margarine; otherwise, the recipe won’t work.
These shortbread cookies are so easy to make. You don’t even need a stand mixer, rolling pin, or cookie cutter because the dough easily rolls into a slice-and-bake log. To make the cookies even more attractive and to add them a sparkling finishing touch, I coat these cranberry shortbread cookies in sugar just before baking. Incidentally, this recipe makes enough cookies to fill several holiday cookie boxes. Enjoy your baking time!
To make these Cranberry Orange Shortbread Cookies, you will need the following ingredients:
In a food processor, combine ½ cup dried cranberries and ½ cup sugar. Pulse a few times until the cranberries are broken down into smaller parts. Transfer to a small bowl and set aside.
In a food processor, combine 2½ cups all-purpose flour and remaining ¼ cup sugar.
Add in ½ cup cubed butter and pulse to combine.
Add 1 teaspoon almond extract, 1 teaspoon orange zest, 1 tablespoon orange juice, and cranberry sugar mixture.
Pulse until the dough sticks together when pressed. If the dough is crumbly add 1 more tablespoon orange juice and pulse again.
Shape the dough into a 2-inch wide log and wrap in plastic wrap. Refrigerate until firm, about 2 hours.
Preheat the oven to 350 °F and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
Unwrap the dough and cut the log into about ¼-inch thick slices.
Place ½ cup sugar in a small bowl and coat each cookie with sugar. Arrange the coated cookies about 1 inch apart on the baking sheets.
Bake until cookies are set and slightly brown around the edges, 12-15 minutes.
Leave cookies to cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes and then transfer to a rack and let cool completely.
Serve or store in airtight containers for up to 3 days from baking.
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Delicious! These cookies reminded me of baking with my grandma during the holidays. The flavors are just perfect for winter!
Delicious!
Simply love it!
These Cranberry Orange Shortbread Cookies turned out superb! I made them last week for a family gathering, and they vanished in no time. The mix of flavors was delightful and they were so easy to make. Will definitely bake again soon!
J'ai fait ces biscuits sablés de canneberges et d'orange pour un goûter d'hiver et ils étaient un vrai succès. La combinaison de saveurs est parfaite et si facile à réaliser. Les enfants ont adoré les décorer avec du sucre. À refaire sans hésiter.
Delicious
Deliciosos! Hice estos galletas para la fiesta familiar y todos los amaron. Son muy fáciles de preparar.
Superb
Superb cookies! My kids loved these for our snowy day baking. The cranberry and orange flavor made the house smell amazing, and they were gone in minutes. Definitely making again!
So simple, so delicious.
Delicious! I baked these cookies for a small gathering with friends. Everyone loved the citrusy aroma and unique flavor! They reminded me of the holiday seasons spent baking with my grandma. A truly delightful treat for winter!
Sweet, simple, delicious.
Superb cookie recipe. I made these for a gathering and everyone loved them. The blend of cranberry and orange is perfect, and the dough was incredibly simple to work with. I will definitely use this recipe again.
Super easy recipe
Wow! These cranberry orange shortbread cookies were a total success at my holiday party. I could hardly believe how easy it was! As I baked, the delightful smell reminded me of my childhood, eagerly waiting for mum’s treats. Everyone loved them, and I can’t wait to make them again!
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